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As someone who definitely doesn’t have any control over how this works out, I’m not going to name any specific names. I will say that each team had a pretty clear standout who deserved to make the game. I will forever go to bat for the idea that each team deserves to have at least one player in the All Star Game. No matter how bad the team is, someone was stepping up even if just in the locker room (and people who are in charge, being people are not me, nope, are looking at how to find those hidden gems).

Indeed, if I had my druthers (and was in charge in a way where everyone just had to do what I say), I would make sure every team got TWO players in. I think more people deserve to be All Stars, because why not? We’re basically playing D&D for hockey, and it’s not like we have much control over some of the nonsense FHM spits out to begin with. Let’s get more users in on the fun, grow the game!




Why isn’t there an award for hits?! I would’ve won that twice in a row now. The physical aspect has always been a big part of hockey, so why aren’t we acknowledging it? I’m not talking about Penalty Minutes, and terribly fantasy leagues that give out points for that, I’m not trying to reward bad, illegal play. But I’m out here getting into the corners on the forecheck, getting into the corners on the back check, and making every opponent think twice about going for the puck. You might get there first, but you know damn well that I’m gonna get there second.